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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker David Ralston-backed HB 1013 is …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health FindLaw

(2 days ago) WEBGeorgia Code Title 37. Mental Health. Current as of March 28, 2024 Updated by FindLaw Staff. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of …

https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-37-mental-health/

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2022 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health - Justia Law

(1 days ago) WEBJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. Chapter 1 - Governing and Regulation of Mental Health; Chapter 2 - Administration of Mental Health, …

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-37/

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How Georgia’s new mental health law works - The Atlanta …

(6 days ago) WEBAug 3, 2022. There’s a new law on the books that should make accessing treatment for mental illness and addiction much easier. But some proponents of the new law fear that …

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-georgias-new-mental-health-law-works/BM47U2UTG5F7PLPD335APKFB5M/

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GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) As SIGNED …

(3 days ago) WEBGEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) AS SIGNED INTO LAW ON APRIL 4, 2022 PART V Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health OCGA Sec. 5-1 Department …

https://www.resilientga.org/_files/ugd/43685b_693ae55e3ebb4f93802756eaec5cbc93.pdf?index=true

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New bill is the ‘next chapter’ in Georgia’s mental health reform effort

(5 days ago) WEBATLANTA – The state legislature is set to consider a wide-ranging mental health reform bill that aims at improving services for Georgians struggling with mental …

https://thecurrentga.org/2023/02/21/new-bill-is-the-next-chapter-in-georgias-mental-health-reform-effort/

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Georgia House Bill 1013 Legislative Report - Georgia …

(6 days ago) WEB1. Introduction. House ill 1013 (H 1013), ^The Mental Health Parity Act was signed into law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on April 4, 2022. With an effective …

https://dch.georgia.gov/document/document/dch-house-bill-1013-report-01-18-23/download

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Georgia Behavioral Health System Overview

(8 days ago) WEBStatewide services for individuals with. BH or I/DD conditions. Available in homes, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, etc. Available 24/7 through …

https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/CommitteeDocuments/2019/Behavioral_Health_Reform/Behavioral_Health_Reform_Commission_12.16.19_FINAL.pdf

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Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks and Signs Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and their three daughters, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-04-04/gov-kemp-provides-remarks-and-signs-mental-health-parity-act

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs major bill to expand …

(7 days ago) WEBThe measure is the result of recommendations from the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, which developed more than 50 suggestions …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/gov-kemp-to-sign-georgias-mental-heath-bill-monday/IOGFGVQ5R5F23MHK3RM4J5XNBM/

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How lawmakers plan to revamp Georgia's behavioral health care

(6 days ago) WEBHere are some of the major problems with Georgia’s system, and how the bill seeks to address them. Insurance coverage . A 14-year-old federal law requires …

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/03/31/georgia-lawmakers-revamp-behavioral-health-system

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Senate Bill 403 - Governor of Georgia

(2 days ago) WEB91. (2) 'Behavioral health disorder' means a mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. (3) 'Co-responder program' means a program …

https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2022-signed-legislation/sb-403/download

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Blog With New Law, 2022 is the Year for Mental Health in Georgia

(7 days ago) WEBApril 7, 2022. By Eve H. Byrd, Director, Carter Center Mental Health Program. During the 2022 state legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly voted unanimously to …

https://www.cartercenter.org/news/features/blogs/2022/with-new-law-2022-is-the-year-for-mental-health-in-georgia.html

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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental …

(6 days ago) WEBMs. Monique SullivanGeorgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities200 Piedmont Avenue, S.E.Suite 1404, West TowerAtlanta, GA 30334-9026. …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/

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TELEHEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN GEORGIA: A …

(3 days ago) WEBnumber of ways in Georgia. This brief will outline several of the laws, rules, and guidances to enhance understanding among behavioral health professionals to support the …

https://gacoeonline.gsu.edu/files/2020/08/GA-Telehealth_Behavioral-Health_Final.pdf

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Georgia behavioral health advocates call for the state to build on …

(7 days ago) WEBBy: Jill Nolin - July 25, 2022 7:43 pm. State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, who co-sponsored this year’s mental health bill, talks about the multiyear effort to improve access to …

https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georgia-behavioral-health-advocates-call-for-the-state-to-build-on-new-parity-law/

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HB 1013: Georgia Mental Health Parity Act - GSU

(2 days ago) WEBHB 1013 587 2022 Ga. Laws 26 The Act overhauls Georgia’s mental health system by enforcing compliance with federal mental health parity law. Most notably, the Act …

https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3170&context=gsulr

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Mental Health for Adults Georgia Department of Behavioral …

(8 days ago) WEBMental Health for Adults. DBHDD and its network of community providers is here to help adults in Georgia access services that support their individual recovery goals, including …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults

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C:\pdf\204337.wpd - Georgia General Assembly

(5 days ago) WEB45 Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by. 46 revising Code Section 37-3-4, relating to immunity of hospitals, physicians, peace …

https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/204337

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Mental Health for Children, Young Adults, and Families Georgia

(6 days ago) WEBMCRS offers short-term, behavioral health services for persons in need who may have been unable to successfully maintain stability. MCRS can be accessed through the …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-children-young-adults-and-families

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and

(2 days ago) WEBAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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Georgia’s New Law Makes Mental Health Care Access Easier

(5 days ago) WEBGeorgia’s New Law Makes Mental Health Care Access Easier. The law includes a “parity” provision that mandates insurance companies cover mental health …

https://www.governing.com/now/georgias-new-law-makes-mental-health-care-access-easier

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Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State 2024

(Just Now) WEBMost states allow minors between 12 and 16 to consent to their own mental health treatment. Maryland lowered their age of consent for mental health treatment from 16 to …

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/age-of-consent-for-mental-health-treatment-by-state

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Key Outcomes of This Year’s Georgia Legislative Session

(4 days ago) WEBIn the 2024 legislative session, Georgia’s General Assembly debated hotly contested laws that affect education, tort reform, health care, DEI and ballot access in …

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2024/04/19/key-outcomes-of-this-years-georgia-legislative-session/

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Confidentiality and HIPAA - Georgia Department of …

(7 days ago) WEBHIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/sites/dbhdd.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_page/Woodard%20HIPAA%20training%20BH%20Symposium%2010-2017.pdf

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Job Search Results - Team Georgia Careers

(8 days ago) WEBTeam Georgia Careers Georgia’s workforce is comprised of diverse career opportunities across more than 100 entities. The diligent work of nearly 68,000 employees helps keep …

https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/search/25927530

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New Georgia Law Stops Hospitals From Blocking Competition …

(Just Now) WEBHealth. New Georgia Law Allows Birthing Centers To Open Without Needing Permission From Nearby Hospitals Certificate of need laws were supposed to ensure …

https://reason.com/2024/04/23/new-georgia-law-stops-hospitals-from-blocking-competition-from-birthing-centers/

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation is restoring and extending this promise for millions more lower-paid salaried workers in the U.S.

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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2024 BH Symposium Georgia Department of Behavioral Health …

(1 days ago) WEBGeorgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) available 24/7 . Call 1-800-715-4225 for services and immediate crisis help.

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/events/2024-10-09/2024-bh-symposium

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